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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,174.74, 208,629.76 and 86,654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,174.74, 208,629.76 and 86,654.72 is: 119,588.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,174.74 : 208,629.76 = 86,654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,174.74/208,629.76 = 86,654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,174.74x = 208,629.76 × 86,654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,174.74x = 18,078,753,436.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,078,753,436.47/151,174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,588.45

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